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Ohio Returns $15,300 Lost at Crypto ATM in Fake Microsoft Scam

Bitcoin.com News·October 9, 2026·1 min read
Ohio Returns $15,300 Lost at Crypto ATM in Fake Microsoft Scam

An Ohio woman recovered $15,300 lost in a fake Microsoft support scam that directed her to send money through a crypto ATM. The 63-year-old Allen County resident received the full amount back after the incident. The case highlights how computer warnings can become payment demands moving cash into fraudsters' digital wallets.

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